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Read the lines below. A 'To believe is to see angels dancing among the clouds'. The above line contain a human characteristic ‘dancing’ given to something non - human, ‘angels’. The Figure of Speech

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Read the lines below.

  1. 'To believe is to see angels dancing among the clouds'.
    The above line contain a human characteristic ‘dancing’ given to something non - human, ‘angels’. The Figure of Speech used in the line is called ‘Personification’.
  2. ‘To believe is to know that
    Everyday is a new beginning’.
  3. To believe is to know ______ life is a gift
    Lines in poetry, such as the above, state a general truth and can be used as sayings or quotes etc. They contain the Figure of Speech called Epigram.
    Epigram closely resembles a proverb.

Find from the poem three other examples of Epigram.

  1. ______________________________
  2. ______________________________
  3. ______________________________
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Solution

  1. 'To believe is to find the strength and courage that lies within us.'
  2. 'To believe is to know we are never alone, that life is a gift.'
  3. 'To believe is to know that wonderful surprises are just waiting to happen.'
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Chapter 1.1: A Time To Believe - English workshop [Page 4]

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Chapter 1.1 A Time To Believe
English workshop | Q 5 | Page 4
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Chapter 1.1 A Time to Believe
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